Pilot studies

Cards (5)

  • What is a peer review?
    A study that consists of only a few participants and is used to identify potential flaws in an experiment.
  • Researchers do not analyze results from a pilot study because the design of the main study might change and a small sample size means the results are less reliable.
  • what is the similarity between pilot studies and case studies?
    they use only a few participants
  • what is the difference between pilot studies and case studies?
    Pilot studies test feasibility. Case studies examine specific cases.
  • What are the 2 benefits of conducting pilot studies?
    • identifying and correcting potential flaws
    • cost-effective